Best time to cross
Best Time to Cross Pembina
The typical best time to cross Pembina is Wednesday at 2:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈0 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Tuesday at 7:00 PM (≈60 min). The day-by-day breakdown for vehicles, pedestrians and cargo is below.
Vehicles
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2:00 PM | 1m | 0–1 min |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM | 3m | 0–5 min |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM | 0m | 0–0 min |
| Thursday | 7:00 PM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Friday | 6:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM | 2m | 0–3 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Commercial (cargo)
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Tuesday | 1:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM | 5m | 0–10 min |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Friday | 12:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Saturday | 4:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Sunday | 3:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best time to cross Pembina?
- Typically Wednesday at 2:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈0 min in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
- What is the worst time to cross Pembina?
- The heaviest point of the week is usually Tuesday at 7:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈60 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.